2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) Powder from Japan
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole is a heterocyclic compound containing a benzothiazole ring system, specifically listed under HTS 2934.20.1500. It is primarily used as an accelerator in rubber vulcanization processes to enhance curing speed and performance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming 98%+ purity to avoid misclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) showing proper Hazard Class 6.1 packaging for UN 2942 poison classification
• Verify accelerator end-use documentation to distinguish from pesticide formulations that may require EPA registration